A steam treatment device and a tea bar machine using the same

Abstract

This utility model discloses a steam treatment device and a tea bar machine using the steam treatment device. It includes a housing, inside which is a steam treatment device for discharging and recovering steam. The steam treatment device has an air intake structure for air intake and a water outlet structure for water recovery. A first steam discharge unit for directly discharging steam is located on the side wall of the steam treatment device, and a second steam discharge unit cooperating with the first steam discharge unit is located on the side wall of the housing. This utility model has a reasonable structural design. By designing the steam treatment device, water vapor in the heating element enters the steam treatment device through pipes. A portion of the steam is directly discharged to the outside through the steam treatment device, while the other portion is cooled into condensate and returned to the heating element for secondary heating and recovery. This fully utilizes the steam and prevents steam from remaining trapped in the heating element for extended periods, improving thermal efficiency and preventing pipe blockage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea bar machines, and in particular to a steam treatment device and a tea bar machine using the steam treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Both water dispensers and tea bar machines are devices that can heat or cool purified water for convenient drinking. Unlike water dispensers, tea bar machines combine the functions of a water dispenser and a tea stove, making them a revolutionary upgrade to traditional water dispensers. Tea bar machines address issues such as the inability of traditional water dispensers to reach boiling water temperatures, the difficulty of installing bottled water, the easy growth of bacteria and scale leading to secondary pollution, cleaning difficulties, repeated heating and boiling resulting in "repeatedly boiled water," high power consumption, the potential for carcinogenic nitrites to be produced by the heating element material, and slow heating speed. These improvements represent a significant transformation and upgrade of traditional water dispensers.

[0003] In existing tea bar machines, water is continuously heated inside the heating tank. As the hot water is heated, water vapor is generated inside the heating tank. The water vapor usually fills the heating tank and cannot be discharged. Over time, this will affect the steam flow, reduce thermal efficiency, and even cause pipe blockage and corrosion, leading to safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a steam treatment device and a tea bar machine using the steam treatment device, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a steam treatment device, including a box, a steam treatment device for discharging and recovering steam is provided inside the box, an air intake structure for air intake and a water outlet structure for water recovery are provided on the steam treatment device, a first steam discharge unit for directly discharging steam is provided on the side wall of the steam treatment device, and a second steam discharge unit that cooperates with the first steam discharge unit is provided on the side wall of the box.

[0006] Preferably, the steam treatment device includes a pipe junction box, the pipe junction box contains a steam chamber, the air inlet structure includes an air inlet pipe located on either side of the pipe junction box, the air inlet pipe connects to the outside and the steam chamber; the water outlet structure includes a water outlet pipe located on either side of the pipe junction box, the water outlet pipe connects to the outside and the steam chamber.

[0007] Preferably, the first steam discharge unit includes a discharge component protruding from the side wall of the pipe junction box, and the discharge component is evenly provided with a plurality of discharge holes for discharging steam; the second steam discharge unit includes an opening opened on the side wall of the box, the opening and the discharge component are engaged and fixed in the opening.

[0008] Preferably, external steam enters the steam chamber through the air inlet pipe, and part of the steam is directly discharged to the outside through the discharge hole on the discharge component. The other part of the steam is cooled into condensate in the steam chamber, and the condensate is discharged through the water outlet pipe for recycling and secondary heating.

[0009] A tea bar machine includes a cold water circuit, a hot water circuit, and a steam circuit connected to the hot water circuit. The steam treatment device is connected to the steam circuit. A heating element is provided at the end of the hot water circuit. The heating element and the air inlet pipe are connected by a first pipe. Steam in the heating element enters the steam chamber through the first pipe. The water outlet pipe is connected to any pipe in the hot water circuit through a second pipe. The condensate cooled in the steam chamber is discharged through the second pipe and flows back into the heating element for secondary heating.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by designing a steam treatment device, the water vapor in the heating tank enters the steam treatment device through the pipeline. Part of the steam is directly discharged to the outside through the steam treatment device, and the other part of the steam is cooled into condensate and then flows back into the heating tank for secondary heating and recovery. This makes full use of the steam and prevents the steam from being filled in the heating tank for a long time without being discharged, thereby improving thermal efficiency and preventing pipe blockage. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit of the tea bar machine of this utility model.

[0014] Attached reference numerals: 1. Box body; 2. Pipe junction box; 3. Steam chamber; 4. Air inlet pipe; 5. Water outlet pipe; 6. Discharge part; 7. Discharge hole; 8. Opening; 9. Cold water circuit; 10. Hot water circuit; 11. Steam circuit; 12. Heating element; 13. Pipeline 1; 14. Pipeline 2. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0016] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0017] Furthermore, in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship, the aforementioned terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral structures; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two devices, components, or parts. The connection methods described herein are existing technologies without any modifications and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a steam treatment device, including a housing 1. The housing 1 is equipped with a steam treatment device for discharging and recovering steam. The steam treatment device is equipped with an air intake structure for air intake and an outlet structure for recovering water. Specifically, the side wall of the steam treatment device is equipped with a first steam discharge unit for directly discharging steam, and the side wall of the housing 1 is equipped with a second steam discharge unit that cooperates with the first steam discharge unit.

[0021] The steam treatment device includes a pipe junction box 2, inside which is a steam chamber 3. The air intake structure includes an air intake pipe 4 located on either side of the pipe junction box 2, which connects to the outside and the steam chamber 3. Specifically, the water outlet structure includes a water outlet pipe 5 located on either side of the pipe junction box 2, which connects to the outside and the steam chamber 3.

[0022] The first steam discharge unit includes a discharge component 6 protruding from the side wall of the pipe junction box 2, and a plurality of discharge holes 7 for discharging steam are evenly opened on the discharge component 6; specifically, the second steam discharge unit includes an opening 8 opened on the side wall of the box body 1, the opening 8 cooperates with the discharge component 6, and the discharge component 6 is snapped and fixed in the opening 8.

[0023] External steam enters the steam chamber 3 through the air inlet pipe 4, and some steam is directly discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 7 on the discharge component 6; specifically, another part of the steam is cooled into condensate in the steam chamber 3, and the condensate is discharged through the water outlet pipe 5 for recycling and secondary heating.

[0024] A tea bar machine includes a cold water channel 9, a hot water channel 10, and a steam channel 11 connected to the hot water channel 10. The steam treatment device is connected to the steam channel 11. A heating element 12 is provided at the end of the hot water channel 10. The heating element 12 and the air inlet pipe 4 are connected by a first pipe 13. The steam in the heating element 12 enters the steam chamber 3 through the first pipe 13. Specifically, the water outlet pipe 5 is connected to any pipe in the hot water channel 10 through a second pipe 14. The condensate cooled in the steam chamber 3 is discharged through the second pipe 14 and flows back to the heating element 12 for secondary heating.

[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the water in the hot water circuit 10 of the tea bar machine is heated in the heating tank 12, and the hot water in the heating tank 12 generates water vapor. The water vapor is transported to the pipe junction box 2 through the first pipe 13. The water vapor enters the steam chamber 3 through the air inlet pipe 4 on the pipe junction box 2. Part of the steam in the steam chamber 3 is directly discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 7 on the discharge part 6. The other part of the steam in the steam chamber 3 is cooled into condensate in the steam chamber 3. The condensate is discharged into the second pipe 14 through the water outlet pipe 5, and then flows back to the hot water circuit 10 through the second pipe 14. Finally, it flows back to the heating tank 12 through the hot water circuit 10 for secondary heating.

[0026] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: by designing a steam treatment device, the water vapor in the heating tank 12 enters the steam treatment device through the pipeline. Part of the steam is directly discharged to the outside through the steam treatment device, and the other part of the steam is cooled into condensate and then flows back into the heating tank 12 for secondary heating and recovery. This makes full use of the steam and prevents the steam from being filled in the heating tank 12 for a long time without being discharged, thereby improving thermal efficiency and preventing pipe blockage.

[0027] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0028] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, welding, and bonding that are mature in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A steam treatment apparatus, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, which contains a steam treatment device for discharging and recovering steam. The steam treatment device has an air intake structure for intake and a water discharge structure for water recovery. The side wall of the steam treatment device has a first steam discharge unit for directly discharging steam, and the side wall of the housing has a second steam discharge unit that cooperates with the first steam discharge unit.

2. A steam treatment device according to claim 1, characterised in that: The steam treatment device includes a pipeline junction box, which contains a steam chamber. The air inlet structure includes an air inlet pipe located on either side of the pipeline junction box, which connects to the outside and the steam chamber. The water outlet structure includes a water outlet pipe located on either side of the pipeline junction box, which connects to the outside and the steam chamber.

3. A steam treatment device according to claim 2, wherein: The first steam discharge unit includes a discharge component protruding from the side wall of the pipe junction box, and the discharge component is evenly provided with a plurality of discharge holes for discharging steam; the second steam discharge unit includes an opening opened on the side wall of the box, the opening and the discharge component are engaged and fixed in the opening.

4. A tea bar machine characterized by: It includes a cold water circuit, a hot water circuit, and a steam circuit connected to the hot water circuit. The steam circuit is connected to the steam treatment device as described in any one of claims 1-3. The end of the hot water circuit is provided with a heat tank. The heat tank and the air inlet pipe are connected by a first pipe. The steam in the heat tank enters the steam chamber through the first pipe. The water outlet pipe is connected to any pipe in the hot water circuit through a second pipe. The condensate cooled in the steam chamber is discharged through the second pipe and flows back into the heat tank for secondary heating.

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